OTM 0DTE Options: How to Play the Stock Market "Lottery"?

In the recent market volatility, trading has become more challenging. Some investors are turning to out-of-the-money options with short expiration dates, betting on a sudden market reversal, such as yesterday's epic single-day surge. Out-of-the-money options can indeed be a good tool to make big profits with small investments, but they carry immense risks, with 90% of them resulting in losses—sometimes referred to as the stock market lottery. Have you ever traded out-of-the-money options? Do you like the stock market lottery? Feel free to share your experience!

avatarOptionsAura
04-10

Earn quadruple in a day! How to play the option doomsday bet?

U.S. President Trump finally couldn't sit still regarding the crash of U.S. stocks in recent days. At the beginning of Wednesday's session,He bluntly advised investors to buy U.S. stocks. And those investors who followed his advice did gain well on the day, because just hours after the "buy" call, he suspended some "reciprocal tariffs", triggering a strong market rebound。Trump said during the session that he had authorized a 90-day tariff suspension for countries or regions that did not take retaliatory actions. The news triggered a strong rebound in U.S. stocks.Theoretically, for those investors who entered the market immediately at Trump's urging, they got a handsome return. After Trump announced the suspension of some tariffs, U.S. stocks experienced a historic reversal in afternoon tra
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Earn quadruple in a day! How to play the option doomsday bet?
avatarOptionsTutor
04-10

How to Manage Earnings Volatility: Three Options Strategies for Investors

With earnings season underway, many investors holding profitable stocks may be nervous about post-earnings volatility — and for good reason. Even strong companies can see share prices tumble if results or guidance disappoint. Instead of selling out early, here are three options strategies investors can consider to protect gains or generate income:1. Hedge with Protective PutsIf you're holding profitable stocks but worried about downside risk after earnings, consider buying put options to create a "protective put" strategy. This involves holding the stock while purchasing a put option with a strike price near a level you'd be comfortable exiting.If the stock falls, the put option gains value, partially offsetting the loss.If the stock drops below the strike, you can exercise the put, effect
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How to Manage Earnings Volatility: Three Options Strategies for Investors
avatarSpiders
03-25

Quadruple Witching Day Is Here: Will You Bet on 0DTE?

This Friday marks Quadruple Witching Day, a key market event where stock index futures, stock index options, stock options, and single-stock futures all expire at the same time. Historically, this day is known for heightened volatility as traders adjust or close positions. One of the hottest topics during volatile periods like this is 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) options trading — contracts that expire on the same day they are bought. For 0DTE traders, it’s like standing at the edge of a massive wave: some may ride it to impressive gains, while others risk wiping out. Why Quadruple Witching Matters? Increased Volatility: Quadruple Witching tends to trigger higher-than-average trading volume as large institutions roll over or unwind contracts. This influx of activity can create sharp pri
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Quadruple Witching Day Is Here: Will You Bet on 0DTE?
avatarmster
03-21
I trade 0DTE options on a regular basis both on QQQ and SPY. However I sell as suppose to buy. Both put and call (covered). If the result wasn’t to my desired direction I will roll it out to a later date before it expires. While profits are limited to the premium collected form selling vs buying its is to a certain extent ‘safer’ or rather more manageable
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avatarMaverickWealthBuilder
03-21

BIG TECH WEEKLY | How Market React After Mar FOMC? Why Google Are Traded by 18x PE?

Big-Tech’s PerformanceWeekly macro storyline: March FOMC: optimistic or pessimistic?The core of the March FOMC meeting was to ease market pressures through technical tapering adjustments, while keeping interest rates high to curb inflation.Despite the rising risk of economic stagflation, the Fed is still trying to find a balance between "premature easing" and "excessive tightening".The most over-expected move was a dramatic slowdown in tapering from April 1st.The Fed reduced the monthly redemption limit on Treasuries from $25 billion to $5 billion (an 80% reduction).The Fed stressed that the slowdown in tapering is not a shift in monetary policy, mainly in response to changes in the balance of the Treasury's cash account (TGA) and the debt ceiling, while optimizing the structure of the pos
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BIG TECH WEEKLY | How Market React After Mar FOMC? Why Google Are Traded by 18x PE?
avatarRickPANDA
03-21
PCT: Triple Twitching Day v2.0 : PCT = Pandas Coffee Talk. Google AI: AI Overview Learn more "Triple witching" in finance refers to the simultaneous expiration of stock options, stock index futures, and stock index options contracts, occurring on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December, which can lead to increased trading activity and volatility. For the record: Start of Triple Twitching Day = shares down by -3%. End of Triple Twitching Day = shares reverse become +3%. #pandaszen #pandas #zen #hacks #ideas #analysis 
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avatarWendyOneP
03-21
Quadruple Witching Day often brings heightened volatility as stock index futures, stock index options, stock options, and single stock futures all expire simultaneously. While 0DTE (zero days to expiration) options can offer quick profits from sharp price swings, they also carry high risks due to rapid time decay and unpredictable market moves. Experienced traders may exploit the volatility for short-term gains, but for long-term investors, it’s usually wiser to avoid the noise and focus on core holdings. Betting on 0DTE is essentially gambling — it’s high-stakes and not for the faint of heart. For most investors, sitting on the sidelines today might be the smarter play.
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avatarWendyOneP
03-21
Quadruple Witching Day often brings heightened volatility as stock index futures, stock index options, stock options, and single stock futures all expire simultaneously. While 0DTE (zero days to expiration) options can offer quick profits from sharp price swings, they also carry high risks due to rapid time decay and unpredictable market moves. Experienced traders may exploit the volatility for short-term gains, but for long-term investors, it’s usually wiser to avoid the noise and focus on core holdings. Betting on 0DTE is essentially gambling — it’s high-stakes and not for the faint of heart. For most investors, sitting on the sidelines today might be the smarter play.
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avatarPatmos
03-20
Options are ideal for current choppy markets 
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avatarZarkness
03-20
It's like buying Toto and hope to win 🥇 
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avatarjislandfund
03-20
Excellent article more ways to bet the markets. happy hunting tigers⭐
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avatarTiger_chat
03-20

Have you traded 0DTE options?

Zero-day expiration (0DTE) options, also known as same-day expiration options, are options contracts that expire on the same day they are traded. This concept has been expanded: options expiring that week can also be counted as 0DTE.Most time I traded 0DTE, they ended up with losses. As 0DTE options are extremely speculative and come with a high level of risk. The short expiration period means these options are very sensitive to short-term price fluctuations.For example, when I buy OTM 0DTE options. I bet on stock to rise above or dip above the current price. It's cheap, meaning hard to achieve. However, if the stock rises or dips significantly, the 0DTE options may bring over 1000% gains.Therefore, its advantage is 0DTE options can offer the potential for rapid and substantial profits if
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avatarMaverickWealthBuilder
03-20

Understanding VIX Index: Why 30 Days Matters?

When will $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ plunge in convergence?A conclusion: when the SPX has been falling for close to a month (30 days or so), the "momentum" of the VIX decreases dramatically, and if the market does not have an "extreme selloff" (e.g., a meltdown) or if the market does not expect a selloff (implied volatility is extremely high), the VIX could fall in tandem with the SPX.Why would such a scenario occur?Composition of the VIX IndexThe VIX Index is compiled by $Cboe Global Markets, Inc(CBOE)$ to reflect the market's expectation of volatility over the next 30 days through the implied volatility of options on the S&P 500 Ind
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Understanding VIX Index: Why 30 Days Matters?
avatarjessica_twt
03-20
Investors should also watch this Friday’s first Triple Witching Day of 2025.What's Triple Witching Day? Triple witching refers to the simultaneous expiration of 3 types of derivatives on the same day, including index futures, index options and stock options. This event occurs on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December each year, making it a significant date for traders and investors in the financial markets. During this time, traders may rush to close or roll over their positions, leading to sharp price movements and heightened volatility. This phenomenon can result in substantial trading volume, as market participants adjust their strategies in response to the expirations3 Major Indices Weekly Performance during March Triple Witching 1994-2024Historical data shows that th
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